Orzaiolo

Question 1

definizione

Answer 1

acute inflammation of the tear gland or eyelash follicles (Zeis or meibomian glands)

◽External hordeolum: inflammation of Moll’s or the Zeis gland at the lid margin

◽Internal hordeolum: inflammation of the meibomian gland; usually visible at the palpebral conjunctiva (less common)

Question 2

Eziologia

Answer 2

S.Aureus

Question 3

Clinica

Answer 3

Painful, erythematous, tender pus-filled nodule

Spontaneous perforation and purulent discharge after a few days

Question 4

diagnosi

Answer 4

clinica

Question 5

Trattamento

Answer 5

Most styes are self-limiting and resolve spontaneously after 1–2 weeks.

• Warm compress and massage
• Eyelid margin hygiene

-Topical antibiotic treatment, e.g., gentamicin, amoxicillin, erythromycin
In the case of non-response to medical therapy or severe symptoms: incision and curettage, with systemic antibiotics (e.g., cephalexin)

Complications
-May present as a chalazion over a few months
-Abscess of the eyelid and orbital cellulitis are rare.
Intera stye (hordeolum)